BBC World Service News Internet Schedule Saturday 29 August 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Did Emily ruin Paris?
  Can TV shows and movies reshape the cities we live in?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Americast—Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
  And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Dolly Parton: In her own words
  Songs and stories from American legend Dolly Parton(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73
  In 1986, Pan-American Airways Flight 73 was hijacked at Karachi Airport(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—A very dry episode
  The ongoing droughts have us delving into the science of rivers, diseases and raisins(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—A mother of many
  A Singapore foster mother reflects on 23 years of caring for children
18. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—Do Germans really take 19.5 days of sick leave per year?
  Investigating how much sick leave is taken on average around the world
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—29/08/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—29/08/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—29/08/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—We will always love you, Dolly
  Musicians celebrate the life and legacy of the cultural icon Dolly Parton(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Americast—Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
  And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Stories from Flushing Meadows
  Apparently, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. Welcome to New York!
11. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Kirk Franklin: Gospel music and my own faith journey
  Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin talks to presenter Swarzy Shire about his faith journey(R)
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Price of Peace
  Exploring the divided views on justice and reconciliation in Colombia.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—29/08/2026 12:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The History Hour—Voting for water and surviving a hurricane
  Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—A very dry episode
  The ongoing droughts have us delving into the science of rivers, diseases and raisins(R)
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—We will always love you, Dolly
  Musicians celebrate the life and legacy of the cultural icon Dolly Parton(R)
9. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 15:32GMT
  The Documentary—Israel and the Palestinians: From 2010 to the present
  The back-story of the Middle East conflict from 2010 to the start of the Gaza war(R)
11. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—From Our Own Correspondent
  Insight from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.
13. 16:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 16:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 16:32GMT
  The Conversation—The manosphere and its impact on women
  Two women discuss online toxic masculinity in South Africa and South Korea(R)
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 17:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 17:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—A mother of many
  A Singapore foster mother reflects on 23 years of caring for children(R)
19. 17:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—‘Baby Jet’ Ghana’s sprinting superstar
  How Ghana’s Alice Annum got her nickname
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Evidence—Are microplastics affecting our health?
  Claudia Hammond puts your questions on microplastics to a panel of experts
3. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—British actor Aaron Pierre on his role in Lanterns
  British actor Aaron Pierre on his role in the DC Studios series, Lanterns
5. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—29/08/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
7. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Stories from Flushing Meadows
  Apparently, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. Welcome to New York!(R)
9. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 22:32GMT
  Americast—Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
  And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.(R)
13. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—29/08/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 23:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—We will always love you, Dolly
  Musicians celebrate the life and legacy of the cultural icon Dolly Parton(R)
15. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 23:32GMT
  The Documentary—LA: Rising from the ashes
  Jonathan Glancey meets architects leading LA’s recovery from 2025’s catastrophic fires(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—30/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—30/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—30/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—A mother of many
  A Singapore foster mother reflects on 23 years of caring for children(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—‘Baby Jet’ Ghana’s sprinting superstar
  How Ghana’s Alice Annum got her nickname(R)
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—30/08/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—30/08/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—30/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—Understanding OCD
  We take a deep dive into treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—30/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Price of Peace
  Exploring the divided views on justice and reconciliation in Colombia.(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—30/08/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—From Our Own Correspondent
  Insight from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—30/08/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Happy News—Happy News
  Positive news stories
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—30/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—30/08/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—30/08/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  Asia Specific—Asia Specific
  Essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the Asia-Pacific region
20. 04:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—‘Baby Jet’ Ghana’s sprinting superstar
  How Ghana’s Alice Annum got her nickname(R)
21. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—30/08/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—30/08/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.

Sunday 30 August 2026

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